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Stanford Football Career Receptions Leaders

Troy Walters holds Stanford's career receptions record with 248 receptions (1996–1999). DeRonnie Pitts (228) and Darrin Nelson (223) round out the top three. 7 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Michael Wilson (2018–2022), No. 19 on the list.

Stanford CardinalUpdated Oct 6, 2026

Stanford Cardinal career receptions leaders
Rank	Player	Years	Receptions
1	Troy Walters	1996–1999	248
2	DeRonnie Pitts	1997–2000	228
3	Darrin Nelson	1977–1981	223
4	Brad Muster	1984–1987	198
5	Ty Montgomery	2011–2014	172
6	Mark Bradford	2003–2007	169
7	Vincent White	1979–1982	162
8	Jeff James	1984–1987	158
9	Justin Armour	1991–1994	156
10	Trenton Irwin	2015–2018	152
11	Brian Manning	1993–1996	146
11	Chris Walsh	1988–1991	146
11	Ed McCaffrey	1986–1990	146
11	Glyn Milburn	1990–1992	146
11	Ken Margerum	1977–1980	146
16	Ryan Whalen	2007–2010	140
16	Tony Hill	1973–1976	140
18	JJ Arcega-Whiteside	2016–2018	135
19	Michael Wilson	2018–2022	134
20	Luke Powell	2000–2003	133

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CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
Career totals cover a player’s games at Stanford only.

Last updated Oct 6, 2026.